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Anam Fatima Named Best Speaker at 43rd Jean-Pictet Competition in Belgium

27 March 2024

A team of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students participated in the 43rd Jean-Pictet Competition, a training event in international humanitarian law, from February 25 through March 3, 2024, in…

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GU-Q Highlights Student Research on the Indian Ocean

26 March 2024

Highlighting its dedication to mentoring undergraduate researchers, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted a unique research conference for its first Indian Ocean Fellows, an initiative of the Sonneborn Interdisciplinary Collaboration…

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Global Experiences Empower Students with Diplomatic Knowledge

19 March 2024

Two groups of Georgetown Qatar (GU-Q) students expanded their understanding of diplomacy, conflict management, and peacebuilding through real-world global experiences during this spring break. Washington, DC, Women as Changemakers Students…

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Diplomat for a Day Program Empowers Women in Diplomacy and International Affairs

12 March 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day, women leaders representing nine embassies and international organizations in Qatar convened for the fifth consecutive year to host the Diplomat for a Day (DFAD)…

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Immersion Week Gives Georgetown Students An Inside Look at Qatar’s Sustainability Innovations

29 February 2024

Twelve Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students exchanged their textbooks for educational fieldwork over Spring Break, exploring groundbreaking green projects in and around Doha. The week-long immersion program tied into…

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Celebrating Black History Month: An Evening of Jazz

20 February 2024

In celebration of Black History Month, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is honoring Black heritage and achievements including hosting a jazz appreciation evening featuring the Doha Jazz band. GU-Q Dean…

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Model United Nations Champions Underrepresented Voices

18 February 2024

Georgetown Qatar’s Spring Model United Nations (MUN) conference drew nearly 600 enthusiastic high school students representing 34 local and 26 international schools from 14 countries, for a weekend of hands-on…

GU-Q News, Sports, Students

Team Sports Are Vital to Academic Excellence and a Sense of Community at Georgetown Qatar

12 February 2024

With National Sport Day approaching, students at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) reflected on the importance of campus sports in creating community and helping them to achieve goals on and…

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Bringing History to Life: Students Produce Podcast for Energy History Course

28 January 2024

Students in Assistant Professor Trish Kahle’s Global History of Energy class brought the history of energy to life when they were tasked with developing a compelling narration of their research…

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Three Undergraduates Secure Prestigious Fellowships

22 January 2024

Three promising undergraduate students at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) have been selected as recipients of competitive fellowships offered by the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at…

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GU-Q and HBKU Team to Compete in the Jean-Pictet Competition for International Law in Belgium

4 December 2023

A team of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) and HBKU Law students has been selected to participate in the 43rd Jean-Pictet Competition, a training event in international humanitarian law, from…

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Asma Shakeel Wins 2024 Rhodes Scholarship

2 December 2023

Asma Shakeel (SFS’24), a senior who researches missionary history in South Asia, has won the 2024 Rhodes Scholarship — the third Hoya to win the oldest and most competitive international…